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Italy vs Canada Unemployment
Canada moved above Italy in 1994. In 1991 Italy stood at roughly 98% of Canada’s Unemployment; today the figure is about 93%, and the pair was closest in 2007 (99%).
| Year | Italy | Canada | Canada as % of Italy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 10.32% | 10.1% | 98% |
| 1970 | 10.32% | 10.1% | 98% |
| 1980 | 10.32% | 10.1% | 98% |
| 1990 | 10.32% | 10.1% | 98% |
| 2000 | 6.83% | 10.83% | 159% |
| 2010 | 8.18% | 8.36% | 102% |
| 2020 | 9.66% | 9.19% | 95% |
| 2025 | 6.91% | 6.39% | 93% |
Frequently asked questions
When did Canada move above Italy in Unemployment?
In 1994. Canada’s published Unemployment rose above Italy’s that year.
How do Italy and Canada compare today?
Canada is ahead: 6.91% against 6.39% — the trailing economy stands at about 93% of the leader.
Are these Unemployment figures nominal or adjusted?
The series is a share expressed in % of total labor force, exactly as the World Bank publishes it; movements are percentage points, not percent.
Full series
Every published year for both economies, with charts, downloads and citations: